Project Grant 2331580
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Funding Federal Agency
Division of Computer and Network Systems
Awarding Federal Agency
Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Somerville, MA 02144, USA
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